Anger management

Question 1

Anger management

Answer 1

The therapeutic programme that involves identifying the signs the trigger anger as well as learning techniques to calm down and deal with the situation in a positive way

Question 2

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Answer 2

• Cognitive factors trigger arousal
• Recognise cognitive factors that lead to anger teach skills to deal with it

Question 3

What are the three stages of CBT for anger management

Answer 3

1) Cognitive Preparation
2) Skill Acquisition
3) Application Practice

Question 4

Cognitive Preparation

Answer 4

Recognise triggers of anger

Question 5

Skill acquisition

Answer 5

• Introduced to a range of techniques and skills to help them deal with anger provoking situations
• Cognitive (+ve self talk)
• Behavioural (training on how to communicate)
• Physiological (relaxation training)

Question 6

Application practice

Answer 6

Role play re-enacting scenarios that may have escalated feelings of anger and acts of violence in the past

Question 7

Positive outcomes for young offenders

Answer 7

National Anger Management Package with young offenders, increased awareness of anger and self control

Question 8

Anger management evaluation points- Better than behaviour modification

Answer 8

STRENGTH

Anger management tackles the root cause (dealing with triggers), more permanent change

Question 9

Anger management evaluation points- Better than behaviour modification counterpoint

Answer 9

LIMITATION

Short-term impact good but may not help cope with real-world triggers (Blackburn)

Question 10

Anger management evaluation points- Individual differences

Answer 10

LIMITATION

No overall benefits compared to controls. Expect if had high anger levels and motivation

Question 11

Anger management evaluation points- Expensive

Answer 11

LIMITATION

Needs highly-trained specialists, change takes time and commitment